Thanks for this advice
I think a second hand outback is the way to go for me, as you said its a great all rounder and I might be able to pick one up second hand for a decent price. Just gotta keep an eye out for a good deal.

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Thanks for you advice on resistance and speed of different yaks. This maybe a dumb question but aren't the hobie kayaks under 4m like the outback (3.7m) bad for places like western port, coronet bay etc cause they are not as stable and can be bad in a choppy day? Or is length on a hobie yak irreleva...

Do you think an old Hobie revolution 13 would be good, or is the outback better. Is there any major flaws in older Hobie kayaks or are they generally good regardless of age. The Revo is a great boat, faster than the Outback, not quite as wide and has less storage. But Grant Ashwell (NSW) has landed...

Thank you so much for this you really have given me a complete checklist on second hand kayaks I'll be sure to thoroughly check the kayak before purchase
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A second hand Hobie Outback may fit into your price range. Nothing wrong with a pedal yak. It will hold its price. I had a couple of cheap paddle yaks first, worked out more expensive than buying a new Hobie in the long run. Buying a second hand Hobie, should hold it's value and you will have way m...

Okay thanks for the advice, should I go for a 4m second hand one and what's some thing's to look out for when buying a second hand kayak?
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Thank you so much for your reply I really appreciate it, I think I'll be purchasing the one linked as it seems to check a lot of the boxes for a relatively reasonable price. I just wanted a second opinion on my research to make sure I was on the right track.
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Hey guys I am fairly new to kayaking and haven't been out on one before, but fairly confident I will enjoy it (been on tinnies and other smaller and bigger boats before). I will mostly be going out and around coronet bay and was wondering what type of kayaks are recommended for open water like that....